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- 2007 (Publication)
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125 pages: photographs, illustration, maps; 23cm.
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From the cover: "While the Catawba once were the inhabitants of a large swath of land that covered parts of North and South Carolina, after managing to remain in the Carolinas during the notorious Trail of Tears, most Catawba now live on a reservation in York County, South Carolina. In Catawba Nation: Treasures in History, Thomas J. Blumer seeks to preserve and present the history of this resilient people. Blumer chronicles Catawba history, such as Hernando de Soto's meeting with the Lady of Cofitachique, the leadership of Chief James Harris and the fame of potter Georgia Harris, who won the National Heritage Award for her art. Using an engaging mix of folklore, oral history and historical records, Blumer weaves an accessible history of the tribe, preserving their story of suffering and survival for future generations."
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This item is open for research use.
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Access available at the Catawba Nation Archives.
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©2007 Thomas J. Blumer. All rights reserved. Requests for reproduction or use should be directed to the copyright holder.
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- English
- Siouan Language
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- Latin
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Some Catawba words and phrases are used in the text.
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History Press, Charleston, SC.
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Labeled Traditional Knowledge, Non-Verified (TK-NV): This Label is being used because there are concerns about accuracy and/or representations made in this material. This material was not created through informed consent or community protocols for research and engagement. Therefore, questions about its accuracy and who/how it represents the Catawba Indian Nation and/or the Catawba people are being raised.
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Record created by Ensley F. Guffey. 2025 April 28.